Dominick D. Pierro, 91, died July 22, 2017. To his children and grandchildren, he was a modern day hero. A good and decent man whose integrity, honesty, intelligence, morality and love for his family, community and his profession were the foundation of the principles that guided him through each step along his journey through life. Dominick was born on May 24, 1926 at 138 Washington Street a family home known as the old Giunta/Bambace homestead. From these humble beginnings, he was taught many lessons from his Parents and Grandparents that would become the cornerstone of his belief system. He always espoused those expressions from his childhood to his children, “Do good and forget it….Do bad and think on it.” Another favorite of his was “It’s the little things you do for people that make you special”, a lesson he learned from his late father, Michael A. Pierro, Sr. Right out of high school like so many of his classmates from Port Chester Senior High he joined the Navy to serve his Country in World War II. Dominick served in the Pacific Theatre on the USS Pittsburgh and later on the USS Franklin. After the war Dominick graduated from New York University and later Fordham Law School and was admitted to the New York State Bar Association in 1953. On September 11, 1949 he married Jennie Theresa Vitti (deceased) and together Dominick and Jennie had nine children, Michele Dumlao Bocchino, deceased (Sal), Donald A. Pierro, David M. Pierro, deceased (Dawn), Christopher J. Pierro, Patricia Pierro Carmody (Thom), Gina M. Pierro, Anita Pierro Killea (John), Dominick D. Pierro Jr. (Maria) Christina M. Pierro. They were further blessed with sixteen Grandchildren and three Great Grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Celia Pierro Meloni. For the past seven years of his life, he was married to Catherine Bachman and they shared a home in South Florida. Dominick said many times over the years that he loved the practice of law, serving his community his church and his clients who relied on his time, talents and advice. Dominick served his Village of Port Chester as a former Village Prosecutor, Corporation Counsel and Village Justice. Additionally, He served as Rye Town Attorney, and later in his career he represented Port Chester, Rye Brook, Rye Neck and Town of Harrison as a member of the Westchester County Board of Legislators, 6th District.
Had we the Heavens’ embroidered cloths, we would spread them at your feet. But we, still mortals, promise only this: To live our lives, as best we can, with all honor and dignity with which you lived yours….Children of Dominick D. Pierro.